Back To Basics - Christina Aguilera

Christina has decided to go 'back to basics' which means making a throwback album which she says has been inspired by '20s 30s and 40s blues jazz and soul'. It doesnt sound like the type of thing that would work right now but then her last album was dramatically different from her first, she seems to thrive on taking risks these days. Or someone cynical might say this is a really good way to prove what an 'artist' she is against Britney and the like. It consists of two CDs, the first contains collaborations between Christina and several big name producers who are 'in' at the minute, like DJ premier and Mark Ronson. CD goes something like ...  Read the complete review

Back to Basics is, amazingly, the fifth studio album from Christina Aguilera. After the epic multi-genre Stripped, Back to Basics, released in 2006, took a more streamlined approach with a glamorous, retro, jazz and blues theme. One of the things that impresses me about Christina is that she is constantly reinventing herself and each of her albums sounds completely different. On top of that, Back to Basics was executive-produced by Christina herself, and reflects the sort of music she admired when she was growing up. The album consists of two discs: the second was produced with a little help from Linda Perry (who I really like). Disc: 1 1. ...  Read the complete review

Back To Basics is Christina Aguilera's most recent album, released in 2009, it shows a more mature woman and singer with still that sexy and fun side that we all love her for. Back to Basics has been inspired by songs from the past, jazz and soul artists from the 30's 40's are said to have given some inspiration for the whole album and her new look. This is a great album that is made up of 2 cds combined holding 22 great tracks. You can pick this album up in most good music stores for around £5 to a £10 which is amazing value for 22 great songs. The track listing on this song is: CD 1 1.) Back To Basics (Intro) 2.) Pray 3.) Back ...  Read the complete review

In 2006, I was eagerly awaiting Christina's latest offering, having become such a fan in her "Stripped" days. I was thrilled to find it was a double album - with each CD having its own distinct flavour. The first CD is full of the funky, strong sound that Christina has developed over the years, while the 2nd is more experimental, with retro sounds. Of course, being Christina there is an intro and an outro. As the album begins, she informs us she is going "Back to basics" (a familiar theme, I guess, as the last album was "Stripped") and throughout the album she reminds us of the golden years of music. On "Back in the day" ...  Read the complete review

Christina Aguilera is a successful American Popstar. Christina was born on December 18th 1980. She is currently twenty seven years of age , and yet she achieved so much. She first burst into the music industry with her debut single 'Genie In A Bottle' in the Summer of 1999 , however some people are unaware to the fact that she actually recorded the song 'reflection' for the Disney film Mulan. . This led to Christina signing a record deal. The media also potrayed her and Britney as rivals as they were both American female pop stars of a similar age. To date she has sold more than 37 million albums worldwide. She is currently married to music executive Jordan Bratman and ...  Read the complete review